Selection Quizzes (English)



1.	How did Hrothgar's followers try to escape Grendel's terror?
	A.	They never went to sleep.
	B.	They went looking for Grendel to try to kill him.
	C.	The fled as far from Herot as they could.
	D.	They banded together in Herot to give themselves strength in numbers.

2.	What favor does Beowulf ask of Hrothgar when he first sees him?
	A.	to allow him to fight Grendel alone, with the help of his men
	B.	to allow him to use the protection of his God-protected throne
	C.	to help him organize and army of men from throughout Denmark
	D.	to lend him as many boats as Hrothgar can provide

3.	What protected Grendel from the weapons of all men?
	A.	Grendel wore a suit of the hardest iron known to men.
	B.	Grendel had the power to melt the iron of men's weapons.
	C.	Grendel had inpenetrable skin.
	D.	Grendel had bewitched the weapons and laid spells that blunted blades.

4.	What did Beowulf bring with him when he returned after defeating Grendel's mother?
	A.	the head of Grendel's mother
	B.	the hilt of the giants' jeweled sword and Grendel's head
	C.	the body of the mighty water witch
	D.	jewels and other treasures collected by Grendel and the sea monsters

5.	What does Beowulf ask Wiglaf to do quickly before he dies?
	A.	He asks Wiglaf to write down his last words.
	B.	He asks Wiglaf to bring him the head of the dead dragon.
	C.	He asks Wiglaf to carry him home.
	D.	He asks Wiglaf to gather the dragon's treasure so he can see it.

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